Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
A.
Symbols
B.
Symbol Libraries Menu
C.
Place Symbol Instance
D.
Break Link To Symbol
E.
Symbol Options
F.
New Symbol
G.
Delete Symbol
Illustrator comes with a series of symbol libraries, which range from tiki icons to hair to
Web icons. You can access those symbol libraries in the Symbols panel or by choosing
Window > Symbol Libraries and easily incorporate them into your own artwork.
Using existing Illustrator symbol libraries
You will start by adding a symbol from an existing symbol library to the map.
1.
Choose View > Smart Guides to deselect (turn off) the Smart Guides.
2.
Click the Layers panel icon ( ) on the right side of the workspace to expand the
Layers panel. Click the Symbols layer to make sure it is selected. Make sure that
all of the layers are collapsed by clicking the disclosure triangles to the left of the
layer names (if necessary).
